Kirk Amidon
11-17-2009, 8:02 PM
Was given a plane at an estate sale which I could not identify it in the condition it was in, but rather than have it hit the trash, I wanted to see what would happen if I tried to de-rust it.
Before:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/nodima/Misc/IMG_6251.jpg
I wanted to clean it a bit, and see what it was, as the only mark discernible on any part was the MADE IN USA. All the parts were removed without incident, but it was really ugly, lots of rust and gunk all over them. The metal bits went into a vinegar bath for about 15 hours, and then received a brushing. The blade and chip breaker additionally received some rough sanding, and then I found the makers mark on the blade - it is a Fulton. Not sure the model, as there are no other marks on it but it is 9 1/2" long perhaps a #4? Wanted to see if it was worth additional effort before spending any time on the wooden bits which need some attention. I was blown away by the power of vinegar--who-da-thunkit?
After: (maybe during is better)
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/nodima/Misc/IMG_6259.jpg
At this point, the blade needs some serious sharpening, but the sole is pretty much flat and I think it is worth another couple of hours of work.
Some other pics:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/nodima/Misc/IMG_6252.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/nodima/Misc/IMG_6256.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/nodima/Misc/IMG_6253.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/nodima/Misc/IMG_6257.jpg
The sole--no before, but it was just as ugly as the sides were.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/nodima/Misc/IMG_6258.jpg
Any ideas on what model this might be? Realize Fulton is a lesser quality plane, but even if it ends up as a display, the experience has been worthwhile already.
Before:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/nodima/Misc/IMG_6251.jpg
I wanted to clean it a bit, and see what it was, as the only mark discernible on any part was the MADE IN USA. All the parts were removed without incident, but it was really ugly, lots of rust and gunk all over them. The metal bits went into a vinegar bath for about 15 hours, and then received a brushing. The blade and chip breaker additionally received some rough sanding, and then I found the makers mark on the blade - it is a Fulton. Not sure the model, as there are no other marks on it but it is 9 1/2" long perhaps a #4? Wanted to see if it was worth additional effort before spending any time on the wooden bits which need some attention. I was blown away by the power of vinegar--who-da-thunkit?
After: (maybe during is better)
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/nodima/Misc/IMG_6259.jpg
At this point, the blade needs some serious sharpening, but the sole is pretty much flat and I think it is worth another couple of hours of work.
Some other pics:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/nodima/Misc/IMG_6252.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/nodima/Misc/IMG_6256.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/nodima/Misc/IMG_6253.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/nodima/Misc/IMG_6257.jpg
The sole--no before, but it was just as ugly as the sides were.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/nodima/Misc/IMG_6258.jpg
Any ideas on what model this might be? Realize Fulton is a lesser quality plane, but even if it ends up as a display, the experience has been worthwhile already.